Do cognitive effects of language learning depend upon language typology?
Speech and Language
This project aims to map, in older adults and preschool-age children, the extent and nature of cognitive benefit from training in a foreign language.
Using computer-based language learning to teach learners typologically close or distant languages, it further tests whether similarity in linguistic structure determines the appearance of benefit. By comparing the resulting cognitive changes to those stemming from other mentally stimulating activities, it tests whether the language benefit is uniquely effective, and as great when learning is easy (in childhood) as when it is harder (in later life).
The findings will point out paths to the development of programs to optimise cognitive function both for childhood development and healthy ageing.
Researchers are recruiting 60+ year old participants to take part in this study. Please contact Mark directly to take part.
Researchers
Dr Mark Antoniou(opens in a new window)
Partner / Funding Body
- Australian Research Council
For more information or to register your interest, please contact:
Name | Dr Mark Antoniou |
m.antoniou@westernsydney.edu.au | |
Phone | +61 2 9772 6673 |
Room | 3.G.65 Bankstown Campus |